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crazycarlitos · 25 April 2019, 05:53 AM

PCLs are awesome

Love the way pcl looks in real life on other people.
Whenever I see it in public, it looks so cool. Lol
Maybe because I am not close enough to see all the light scratches. Haha

Obviously, it would not look as good on a diver or sports watch.. but might work well on the op39.
Go for it.

Bozack90 · 25 April 2019, 05:58 AM

No, I was just saying elsewhere that I find the new polished center clasps to be far less durable than the old all brushed models, its like you look at it wrong and you get a scratch on it. Can't imagine how a bracelet would look after a short while.

alphasports · 25 April 2019, 06:15 AM

Just got my GMT LN brushed, looks awesome, I absolutely detest the PCLs tho I don't mind the TT version but that's a completely different beast. Don't have a pic handy to post...

Swaye · 25 April 2019, 07:22 AM

Love em on my MG GV

inadeje · 25 April 2019, 10:10 AM

I would not modify a Rolex unless the watch was available in the modified form. For instance, fitting a jubilee to a watch that was previously sold with a jubilee option. Polishing links on a non polished bracelet. No.

DoctorA · 25 April 2019, 10:15 AM

I wish rolex makes all it’s bracelets brushed!!

timeisfathaoftruth · 25 April 2019, 10:23 AM

I am a true fan of PCLs (on the models that come with PCLs).

I wouldn't brush a PCL and I wouldn't polish a BCL.

Tqmb79 · 25 April 2019, 10:42 AM

Love them! They get scratched easier but it that easy. My Batman looks new after nearly 2 years and I use it 2-3 times a week and do not baby it either.

Mwilsey103 · 25 April 2019, 10:51 AM

I prefer brushed.

BespokebyBMO · 1 May 2019, 09:57 AM

Well, I decided to do it and get the center links polished. Dropped it off yesterday and should have back in a week or so. I will make sure and post some pics to start the outrage

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4BostonB · 1 May 2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 4BostonB

Thanks everyone for the responses! I ended up getting the bracelet polished at RolliWorks. The turnaround time was about a week and the watch looks phenomenal. Michael is the owner, and they ended up leaving the fliplock with the crown polished, which really looks great.

I was at dinner tonight at a bar and saw not one but two other guys wearing GMT LNs - the polished links just look really flashy, even in situations like a dark restaurant where I had thought they were more subtle. The watch looks a lot more cohesive now - and it matches the original heritage of the GMT. I can't recommend Michael and his services enough - the bracelet truly looks like it came this way from the factory.

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collarcity · 1 May 2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyoverguy

Not quite my tempo

Are PCLs rushing or dragging?

173rdabn · 1 May 2019, 12:34 PM

If you like PCLs do it. Your choice.

MTdweller · 1 May 2019, 09:11 PM

I prefer PCLs, although they show wear more than brushed. Post photos when you get your watch back!

Car32 · 1 May 2019, 11:14 PM

I like both, maybe slightly prefer PCLs. PCLs add contrast to the bracelet. Sure they scratch more easily but if you’re looking at from more than say 10-15” away, they basically look mint because of the shininess and you cant see the scratches. In comparison, once the brushed section gets scratched, you can see it all the time.

ppalasthira · 1 May 2019, 11:18 PM

I like the brushed look more.

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Onikage · 1 May 2019, 11:22 PM

On PM or TT. Something about a brushed steel oyster.

BespokebyBMO · 8 May 2019, 01:46 PM

Got back from the jeweler today. I know it’s not for everyone, but I really like it. Super easy to go back to brushed, so it was worth the shot for me and I’m glad I did it!

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bobby81 · 8 May 2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BespokebyBMO

So lots of forum members dislike them and choose to brush over them. Who prefers them? I am actually considering having them added from LAWW to my OP39 white dial (quoted $150 to do it) as I wear suits daily and like the shinier look. I know they scratch easier and all of that.

I’m sure this is blasphemy to be considering

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Yes I prefer PCL's. Though I have no choice as I like T/T Models, but if you are careful & look after the Watch the scratches that appear are not that noticeable

VegasMilgauss · 8 May 2019, 03:50 PM

I have two Rolex that have PCLs (milgauss and GMT) and I love them, in fact I notice more scratches on my explorer!

Nice to have some diversity in the collection as no question they look different.

RolexJoe · 8 May 2019, 04:52 PM

I don't like PCL's since they scratch so easily.

SS Oyster · 8 May 2019, 05:05 PM

Not me

AtitG · 8 May 2019, 05:16 PM

not a fan as it scratches easily. But it sure looks good on the YM 40.

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ROLLiWORKS · 9 May 2019, 08:39 PM

Brushed mine before throwing it on an Everest strap.

Dog fooding. We’re an Everest dealer.

All work done in the good ol’ U.S. of A.

Rokoru · 9 May 2019, 09:05 PM

Not for me...

Madprofx · 9 May 2019, 09:19 PM

I believe it depends on the watch/model in question.
I personally love the PCLs on my YM and think it’s fitting, same for the Milgauss, DJ, and GMT.
Would it, however, suit a DSSD or Sub, no, and similarly would not like to see modifications to do so. Each to their own though so everyone has a preference.

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ra77man · 9 May 2019, 10:12 PM

Yup - PCL fan here.

25 April 2019, 05:53 AM	#61
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,909	PCLs are awesome Love the way pcl looks in real life on other people. Whenever I see it in public, it looks so cool. Lol Maybe because I am not close enough to see all the light scratches. Haha Obviously, it would not look as good on a diver or sports watch.. but might work well on the op39. Go for it. __________________

25 April 2019, 07:22 AM	#64
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	Love em on my MG GV __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

25 April 2019, 10:10 AM	#65
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	I would not modify a Rolex unless the watch was available in the modified form. For instance, fitting a jubilee to a watch that was previously sold with a jubilee option. Polishing links on a non polished bracelet. No. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

25 April 2019, 10:15 AM	#66
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I wish rolex makes all it’s bracelets brushed!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

25 April 2019, 10:23 AM	#67
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I am a true fan of PCLs (on the models that come with PCLs). I wouldn't brush a PCL and I wouldn't polish a BCL. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

25 April 2019, 05:58 AM	#62
Bozack90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chowdaland Watch: Out Posts: 596	No, I was just saying elsewhere that I find the new polished center clasps to be far less durable than the old all brushed models, its like you look at it wrong and you get a scratch on it. Can't imagine how a bracelet would look after a short while.

25 April 2019, 06:15 AM	#63
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Just got my GMT LN brushed, looks awesome, I absolutely detest the PCLs tho I don't mind the TT version but that's a completely different beast. Don't have a pic handy to post...

25 April 2019, 10:42 AM	#68
Tqmb79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 657	Love them! They get scratched easier but it that easy. My Batman looks new after nearly 2 years and I use it 2-3 times a week and do not baby it either.

25 April 2019, 10:51 AM	#69
Mwilsey103 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: DJ41/BB58 Posts: 240	I prefer brushed.

1 May 2019, 09:57 AM	#70
BespokebyBMO Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Home! Posts: 185	Well, I decided to do it and get the center links polished. Dropped it off yesterday and should have back in a week or so. I will make sure and post some pics to start the outrage Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 May 2019, 12:34 PM	#73
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,422	If you like PCLs do it. Your choice.

1 May 2019, 09:11 PM	#74
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	I prefer PCLs, although they show wear more than brushed. Post photos when you get your watch back!

1 May 2019, 11:14 PM	#75
Car32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 397	I like both, maybe slightly prefer PCLs. PCLs add contrast to the bracelet. Sure they scratch more easily but if you’re looking at from more than say 10-15” away, they basically look mint because of the shininess and you cant see the scratches. In comparison, once the brushed section gets scratched, you can see it all the time.

1 May 2019, 11:18 PM	#76
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I like the brushed look more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 May 2019, 11:22 PM	#77
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	On PM or TT. Something about a brushed steel oyster. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

8 May 2019, 01:46 PM	#78
BespokebyBMO Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Home! Posts: 185	Got back from the jeweler today. I know it’s not for everyone, but I really like it. Super easy to go back to brushed, so it was worth the shot for me and I’m glad I did it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 May 2019, 03:50 PM	#80
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	I have two Rolex that have PCLs (milgauss and GMT) and I love them, in fact I notice more scratches on my explorer! Nice to have some diversity in the collection as no question they look different.

8 May 2019, 04:52 PM	#81
RolexJoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 123	I don't like PCL's since they scratch so easily.

8 May 2019, 05:05 PM	#82
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Not me

8 May 2019, 05:16 PM	#83
AtitG "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: philippines Posts: 14	not a fan as it scratches easily. But it sure looks good on the YM 40. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2019, 08:39 PM	#84
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Brushed mine before throwing it on an Everest strap. Dog fooding. We’re an Everest dealer. All work done in the good ol’ U.S. of A.

9 May 2019, 09:05 PM	#85
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	Not for me...

9 May 2019, 09:19 PM	#86
Madprofx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York/New Jers Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster/ Posts: 149	I believe it depends on the watch/model in question. I personally love the PCLs on my YM and think it’s fitting, same for the Milgauss, DJ, and GMT. Would it, however, suit a DSSD or Sub, no, and similarly would not like to see modifications to do so. Each to their own though so everyone has a preference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2019, 10:12 PM	#87
ra77man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lala land Posts: 248	Yup - PCL fan here.

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